Tasting L'Esprit de Chevalier

The Domaine de Chevalier is a clearing in the middle of the forest that protects it, a sort of secret garden away from the media circuits. This is a bit of a paradox for this cru of excellence, which competes with the greatest vintages of Bordeaux.

However, one could think of Chevalier’s terroir as difficult, capricious…

But it is exceptional and capable of producing a remarkably early harvest, provided that we take care to treat it with the respect it deserves. We can say that a great wine is always born in extreme conditions, on a difficult terroir, and even, paradoxically, that it is from this difficult character that it derives its greatness.

In reality, a great terroir gives a great wine where nothing else grows but the vine.

This 2nd Domaine de Chevalier wine offers a dense color. The nose is fruity, intense and complex. It has aromas of spicy red and black fruits and licorice. The palate is full-bodied, unctuous, concentrated and elegant yet refined with ripe, supple tannins. The finish is fruity, very good balance.